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Manila's seniors to get cash gifts instead of birthday cakes

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April 12, 2025

Senior citizens in the City of Manila will soon receive birthday cash gifts instead of the traditional birthday cakes, Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan announced.

- By DIANN IVY C. CALUCIN

Manila's seniors to get cash gifts instead of birthday cakes

Mayor Lacuna-Pangan revealed that she, along with Vice Mayor Yul Servo, is currently working on amending the existing city ordinance to support the shift from cakes to cash gifts.

The mayor explained that many elderly residents can no longer enjoy sugary treats due to health concerns such as diabetes and other age-related conditions.

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यह कहानी Manila Bulletin के April 12, 2025 संस्करण से ली गई है।

हजारों चुनिंदा प्रीमियम कहानियों और 10,000 से अधिक पत्रिकाओं और समाचार पत्रों तक पहुंचने के लिए मैगज़्टर गोल्ड की सदस्यता लें।

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